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P117 KKR

1997 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,044 mi
Last recorded74,044 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 KKR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 74,044 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 74,030 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear vehicle has stood for some time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 74,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted hoses to long fouling on rear wheel rims (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged hoses to long fouling on rear wheel rims (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear vehicle has stood for some time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 74,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear and o/s and n/s pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear vehicle been standing for some time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 74,014 miles

all brake discs rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2022 74,004 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all brake discs rusty

Pass 20 May 2021 73,999 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 73,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

frontmost exhaust pipe clamp rusted through

nearside parking brake effort a little low

Pass 4 Oct 2016 73,982 miles

nearside parking brake effort a little low

Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,942 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 71,820 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,827 miles

Front reg plate deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,802 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,111 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 62,108 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 51,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 48,919 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,204 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 45,983 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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P117 KKR is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1997 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 83,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P117 KKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P117 KKR registered?

P117 KKR is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P117 KKR safe to buy?

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